West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Worthing events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Worthing.
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Worthing
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Funeral and wake catering in Worthing, cooked to order
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. On the menu are mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for anniversary memorials and gatherings after the committal.
A local hall or club in Worthing often suits a wake, with the van in the car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Worthing (BN13, BN11, BN14, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Worthing
Other occasions in Worthing
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Cater for a few more than you expect
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Late-December sunset in Worthing is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Read more
Where the van can park in Worthing
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Occasions we serve in Worthing
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Relatives driving in can use the A24 and A27 to reach Worthing.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
Worthing questions
Can you serve near the sea around Worthing?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
We are gathering after a service at St Andrew's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if we do not know numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What affects the price in Worthing
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Worthing?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Worthing
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
After a funeral in Worthing
Worthing is in West Sussex. From the centre of Worthing to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is West Worthing station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. For a service at a church like St Andrew's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 2 miles of Worthing.
Anywhere in BN13, BN11, BN14 and BN12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Road, Market Place and High Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Worthing include the A24 and A27, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Salvington (1 mile north), Offington (1 mile north-east), Broadwater (1 mile east), Findon Valley (2 miles north) and East Worthing (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Worthing has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include The Acre (1.2 miles south-east) and Old Castle (within half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
- Local schools include Thomas A Becket First School (within half a mile north-east) and Thomas A Becket Infant School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile east)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch